Brian Bartoz submitted this article and a photo from the 2019 College & Career Fair.
Morrison High School will open its doors to 36 college and career representatives, during its third annual College & Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the gymnasium. Students will attend with their Period 7 classes from 12:30 to 1:00 on the 1:05 p.m. dismissal day. At 1:05, the event will open to parents/guardians as well as students who wish to speak with the college and career representatives, following the regular school day.
The College & Career Fair will provide students with a chance to explore potential career paths within 16 major career clusters. They will interact with representatives who have generously volunteered their time to participate in the event.
Contact Brian Bartoz, Social Studies and Driver Education teacher, by e-mail at Brian.Bartoz@morrisonschools.org or by phone at 815-772-4071 extension 12106, for more information about the event.
Colleges/College Planning: (8)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (including Clinton Community College)
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology (Sterling, IL)
Highland Community College (Freeport, IL)
Morrison Tech (computer networking, drafting, and engineering technology)
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)
Sauk Valley Community College (including Ag Program and Health Careers Program)
Western Illinois University
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)–Expert advice regarding the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and financial aid options for college.
Companies/Organizations/Career Training Programs: (28)
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) (grain processing/agribusiness firm)
Army National Guard and Morrison American Legion Post #328
CGH Medical Center
Climco Coils
Custom-Pak (plastics molding firm in Clinton, IA)
DD Homes Network (housing for individuals with developmental disabilities)
Education Pathway Endorsement Program (Regional Office of Education #47)
Illinois Department of Corrections
Metform (metal components manufacturer in Savanna, IL)
Morrison Community Hospital
Morrison High School IT Department
Morrison Police Department
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #25 (plumbing/pipefitting training program)
Quad Cities Joint Apprenticeship Training Program (carpenter training program)
Quad City Electrical Training Center (electrical worker training program)
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation
The Scotts Company (Hyponex)
Speech Pathology (Mrs. Katie Rodriguez, Morrison Community Unit District #6)
TBK Bank
Temp Associates (temporary employment firm)
Timken Drives
VeriFacts (information verification firm in Sterling, IL.)
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7024
Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC)
Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community
Winning Wheels (rehabilitation facility in Prophetstown, IL.)
